Going Beyond the Deal

J. Michael Fischer Jr.
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Booking Overview

Going Beyond the Deal helps founders and business owners prepare for high-stakes transitions—selling a company, raising capital, or scaling with long-term legacy in mind. It positions guests as real operators/strategists who can speak to mindset, leverage, and decision-making beyond the numbers.

Metrics

Episodes: 41

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

30s Ad: 45 - 55, 60s Ad: 53 - 62

Host

J. Michael Fischer Jr. - Managing Director at DBD Investment Bank and a longtime student of personal growth. He hosts Going Beyond the Deal, focusing on the mindset, habits, and strategic decisions that help founders and b...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Founders, CEOs, strategy leaders, and technology/AI operators with measurable business impact—especially those with expertise connected to growth, decision-making, or value creation relevant to exits/transactions.
Required Achievements:  
Executive leadership role (CEO/MD/VP), Demonstrated track record of launching/scaling products or platforms, Recognized expertise in a business-relevant domain (e.g., AI application, experience measurement, automation)

Recent Guest Discussions

Keith Zubchevich - Ai-driven Business Strategy; Agentic Systems And Automation; Measuring Customer/experience Data; Leverage And Adaptation In Disruption

Recent Topics

Business, Dealmaking, Exit Planning, Investment Banking, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Negotiation, Personal Growth, Diligence, Leadership

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Going Beyond the Deal
:

40 | Keith Zubchevich – How to Win Big in the Shocking AI Economy Shift

April 28, 2026

Ever wonder what will separate tomorrow’s winners from the lost in an economy shaken by AI?In this urgent, eye-opening episode, J. Michael Fisher Jr. sits down with Keith Zubchevich, CEO of Conviva, to reveal how AI is fundamentally rewriting the rules for business owners, advisors, and operators. If you think AI is just another technology wave, get ready to have your assumptions shattered. From the threat of white-collar job extinction to the goldmine of personalized customer experiences, th...

39 | What Really Happens When You Sell Alone

April 21, 2026

What if the biggest financial decision of your life is the one you’re least prepared for?In this solo episode, J. Michael Fisher Jr., Managing Director at DBD Investment Bank, breaks down the reality most founders never see when selling their business. This is not just a transaction, it is a high-stakes negotiation against professionals who do deals every day. And if you are unprepared, the cost is permanent.Michael exposes the hidden risks, from undervalued offers and deal fatigue to broken ...

38 | Don't lose your leverage

March 31, 2026

Are you secretly worried your next big business move might happen to you instead of because of you?J. Michael Fischer Jr. breaks the silence on a painful reality facing founders and CEOs who wait too long to plan their exit. In this solo episode of Going Beyond the Deal, he reveals why most business owners lose their best negotiating tool—leverage—and how to reclaim it before it’s too late. He explains why high revenue is not enough, how “strategic patience” can mask costly avoidance, and wha...

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